used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Everychild did not move.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
CHAPTERSnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
ELABORATIONnounUS /ɪˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
Everychild
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From this reading But Everychild did not move.
Everychild's
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From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
HISTORY'SnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
possessive form of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Everychild did not move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Everychild did not move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
SUCCINCTadjectiveUS /səkˈsɪŋkt/
briefly giving the gist of something
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ELABORATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SUCCINCT CHAPTERS Everychild's companions drew back behind the shelter of a convenient bush.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading She carried a steaming pot in one hand, and thus handicapped she descended the ladder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Old Woman arose still higher and stepped out of the top of the shoe to the top rung of the ladder.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Old Woman's countenance really did seem, for the moment, quite ferocious.
